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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,294.93 and 565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,294.93 and 565.05 is: 780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,294.93 = 565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,294.93 = 565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,294.93 × 565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 731,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,700.20/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.08

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